Did a quick search and couldn't find anything posted about it. While out fishing on Saturday, my rod kept freezing up. The tip would freeze up enough that I couldn't even throw line. So every 5-10 minutes, I was cleaning the ice out. Any tips or products that combat the ice buildup?

2. Remember, wet line going through the guides is what leads to the ice. So, challenge yourself to really work on flipping and roll casting the runs you are fishing. Try to limit the overhead casting as much as you can. You can learn to manage your line better with mending and lifting the rod up a little higher instead of pulling line through the guides as much. It take some practice, but once you get more efficient with it, you'll only be clearing the guides a couple of times an hour instead of every 3rd cast.

Thanks guys. I've seen that ice off paste and figured somebody would have a "home remedy" for the ice build up. I thought about a lubricant like WD-40 on the eyes but worried what effects it could have on the fly line. I'll just work on my technique until warmer weather arrives. With the low of 2 tonight in my town, it's not looking good.

When your rod ices up , just stick it in the water an move it in a small choppy motion believe it or not the ice will disappear for a while. We do this alot up on the Great Lakes tribs during the winter. All the other stuff won't fix the ice problem. I have however started out with Stanley's Ice Off Paste and that works for awhile.Chapstick also works to a lesser degree for a little while. The only thing that rids the ice is dipping the rod up to the stripping guides an doing a short chpping motion about 3-4 inches in repetitive motion careful not to break your rod tip.

Some guys will clean their lines with 303 protectant, some will clean with Armor All , as well as Greased Lightening. It helps to keep your lines clean.You still have to be carefu what you use to clean them i have had lines ruined inthe past. Just try the choppy thing.